Law and Gospel

Pastor Tom Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel on different topics, including weekly lectionary, hymns, daily news, and current events. He responds to listener emails each Friday on “Open Mic Friday.” Listeners may email questions to lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. Central Time
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Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Word Faith, Stewardship

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Word Faith movement. (3) An improper understanding of stewardship. (4) Caller: How can the average Christian be sure? (5) Caller: Enjoy programs.

Law and Gospel – Joel Osteen, Evil Thoughts

(1) Insights on Joel Osteen. (2) Paper available. (3) Caller: Osteen borrows from Walt Disney. (4) Caller: Out of the heart proceeds evil thoughts.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, God’s Grace bestowed

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “May God Bestow On Us His Grace.” (3) How do we get God to bestow on us His grace?

Law and Gospel -3rd Sunday of Lent, Steps to Peace with God, Trust in Jesus

(1) 3rd Sunday in Lent: Romans 5:1. (2) Steps to have peace with God. (3) Caller: Trust in Jesus.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, James Lamb, Sacramental

(1) Open Mike. (2) James Lamb, Lutherans for Life executive director. (3) Caller: Colossians 1:24. (4) Caller: What is meant by sacramental?

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Jesus Wept

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Shortest verse in the Bible. (3) What is meant by Jesus’ descent into hell? (4) Caller: Jesus wept? (5) No, 2 other verses. (6) Caller: Pastor Baker not fair with question. (7) Caller: Jesus gives us victory.

Law and Gospel – Guest Rev. Parviz, Jews angry at Lutheran Outreach

(1) Guest: Rev. Kevin Parviz. (2) Post-Dispatch article about Jews angry with Lutheran outreach.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, Love with Whole Heart

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart.” (3) How can we love Him with our whole heart?

Law and Gospel – 2nd Sunday of Lent, Faith & Works, Abraham

(1) 2nd Sunday in Lent: Romans 4:4. (2) Difference between faith and works. (3) Caller: Abraham was imputed with righteousness.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, mortal/venial sin, Righteousness, Repentance, Contradiction in Gen., Dinosaurs

(1) Open Mike. (2) Difference between mortal and venial sin. (3) Caller: Two kinds of righteousness. (4) Caller: Genesis 1 and 2 contradict each other? (5) Caller: Repentance means… (6) Caller: Luke 11:9 and 19:26. (7) Caller: Job 40-41 and dinosaurs.